Just got my letter for a job offer in Albuquerque but I have to admit that I am still not very convince that querque is the right place to relocate my family. Please help me out. I am a PA. They are offering 90,000/year and $10,000 relocation assistance. My wife is a Nurse and she plans on getting a part time job. We have a one year old son and I guess my question is to know if this is a good move from us. We are from San Antonio and it looks like Albuquerque is a more expensive place (was making 10,000 less in SA). What are the places we could afford to leave in in Albuquerque and how drastic should we expect the cost of leaving to chance once in New Mexico?
In this economy being offered that kind of money is amazing. New Mexico is a great state. It is a Right To Work State, but the scenery is wonderful. Especially north towards Taos or Santa Fe. I would do it. Look at www.realtor.com if you are looking for a home, or www.rent.com if you are looking for an apartment.
wow, I would be surprised if ABQ is more expensive than SAT....there are a lot of poor people there...of course NM has state income tax, which we don t have in TXYou are right....look at bestplaces.net....ABQ is 27% more expensive than SAT. Wow! (mostly due to housing)